Joe Biden's brother reveals shocking reason why prez may have dropped out: ‘It really boils down to this…’

Joe Biden’s brother, Frank Biden, has revealed what he thinks contributed to the president dropping out of the 2024 race.

Published on: Jul 22, 2024, 13:37:54 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Joe Biden’s brother, Frank Biden, has suggested that the president’s decision to drop out of the race "boils down" to his "overall health and vitality" but also "beating this genuine threat to our nation in the form of Donald Trump." Speaking to ABC News, Frank said that Biden’s decision to quit was a "close call" reached after several members of the Biden family had various discussions over the past week.

Joe Biden's brother reveals reason why prez may have dropped out (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (AP)

Frank said that the discussions were led by Biden’s wife, Jill Biden. He said that the family has always had his brother’s back and supported him no matter what decisions he took.

‘It has to do with his overall health and vitality’

“It really boils down to this: it has to do with his overall health and vitality. Not anything cognitive. But he’s a proud guy, it pisses him off that he shuffles when he walks," Frank said. He added that it has “been really horrible [for the family] to see the dogs let loose on him,” referring to Biden’s allies who had been urging him to step down.

“Joe has one thing uppermost in his mind. It’s not him, not his ego, not his ambition. He has really reached a place where the only thing that matters to him is the health of this nation," Frank said.

In a statement to CBS News, Frank previously said he was "incredibly proud" of Biden. "Selfishly I will have him back to enjoy whatever time we have left in our lives," he said. “He is a genuine Hero. Country over self. Sounds corny in our cynical political environment but he nor I are cynical. The goal remains the same. Defeat Trump and continue the work Joe has done. My hope is our party rallies around this heroic act.”

However, a source close to the Biden family later said that what Frank suggested is “completely untrue.” "Frank Biden suffers from alcoholism and hasn't spoken to his brother, the president, in weeks. What he said about President Biden's health being a factor in his decision is completely untrue," the source reportedly said.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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